What is a pro or con of living in Wappingers Falls, New Yorkcompared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Childcare is 57% more expensive in Wappingers Falls.

What salary do I need to live in Wappingers Falls, New York copmared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina should increase to $88,257 in Wappingers Falls, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RALEIGH vs. WAPPINGERS FALLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Wappingers Falls, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wappingers Falls, New York is 17.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $88,257 in Wappingers Falls, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wappingers Falls, New York is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
57% more expensive in Wappingers Falls
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. Wappingers Falls, NY

Compared to Raleigh, Wappingers Falls is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

23.0% higher

Commute

32.5% higher

Health

33.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Wappingers Falls, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Raleigh, NC vs. Wappingers Falls, NY

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